August 12, 2019 at 4:15 PM - Education Committee
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                                        1. Informational Items - These items are provided for informational purposes only and no action is required.                 
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                                        1.A. Assistant Superintendent's Report 
                    The purpose of this report is to provide regular updates to the Education Committee regarding teaching and learning. Assistant Superintendent Jeff Horton will share current information regarding implementation of district initiatives and school operations. 
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                            Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational. 
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                                        1.B. Curriculum and Instruction Report 
                    The purpose of this report is to provide regular updates to the Education Committee regarding teaching and learning. Director of Curriculum and Instruction Gail Netland Froyd will share current information regarding the status of the work of the curriculum and instruction department. 
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                            Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational. 
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                                        1.C. Informational Presentations                 
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                                        1.C.1) Gender Inclusive Bathrooms Presentation 
                    The Gender Identity, Expression and Inclusion Committee has been assessing inclusive bathroom practices in ISD 709. The Gender Identity, Expression and Inclusion Committee will present recommendations to improve current practices. 
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                            Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board receive this item as informational. 
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                                        2. Action Items                 
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                                        2.A. Policies                 
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                                        2.A.1) Policy 521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination - Revision 
                    Administration is recommending the revision of Policy 521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination. Attached is revised Policy 521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination for first reading. 
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                            Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board approve the revision of Policy 521 Student Disability Nondiscrimination for the first reading. 
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                                        2.B. Resolutions                 
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                                        2.B.1) Resolution E-8-19-3667 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools 
                    Attached is Resolution E-8-19-3667 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools, to accept and approve grant awards from the following organizations: Safe Fleet - United to End Bullying Grant Program 
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                            Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board accept and approve Resolution E-8-19-3667 - Acceptance of Grant Awards to Duluth Public Schools. 
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                                        2.C. Diploma Requests 
                    The following students have met all graduation requirements for the Duluth Public Schools and should be awarded a Diploma: Nathan Boswell - July 25, 2019 Gabrielle Ardis Naomi Engstrom - July 26, 2019 Josephina H. Seehus - July 31, 2019 Quedia C. Robertson - July 31, 2019 Merritt M. Merriman - July 31, 2019 Logan Christopher Wood - July 31, 2019 
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                            Recommendation: It is recommended that the Duluth School Board accept and approve the above Diploma Requests. 
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                                        3. Future Items 
                                            Policy Updates  |